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  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
January 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Join AFJAC at Monday's DC Peace Walk

President Biden and Congress invested trillions in our bridges, roads and trains. Now it’s time they deliver for our democracy by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.   Hi John,    As we look back on the past year, we ref…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM

The Rush

Happy New Year! After a remarkable year for judicial confirmations, the Senate is preparing to confirm more impressive nominees.     Happy New Year! After a remarkable year for judicial confirmations, the Senate is preparing to confirm more impressive nominees. …
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Kick Off 2022 with Bolder Advocacy

Join Bolder Advocacy and other nonprofits across the country in trainings designed to make you and your organization bold advocates.     Upcoming Public WebinarsJANUARY 2022 | ONLINE | $45 Advocacy and Lobbying 101 Januar…
  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 8:06 PM

We Must Never Forget This Unprecedented Attack on Democracy

My reflections on the war on democracy.     John,   One year ago, a mob violently stormed the Capitol Building in one of the most vicious attacks on American democracy in our nation’s history. They assaulted Capitol Police and threatened elec…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
January 1, 2022 at 2:02 AM

Only 3 Hours Left To Donate in 2021 ⏳

As midnight approaches, you can end the year on a high note with a donation to AFJ!     Dear John, As midnight approaches, you can end the year on a high note with a donation to AFJ!      Donate now to help us continue the fight for ju…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Boldly Forward in 2022

It’s been an exciting year, but we are looking toward the future.     Dear John, It’s been an exciting year, but we are looking toward the future. As I write, there are 33 judicial nominees pending confirmation and more than 100 vacanci…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Only 12 Hours Left ⏰

Today is the last day to support AFJ in 2021. We’ve had an incredible year and have bold plans for the year ahead.     Dear John, Today is the last day to support AFJ in 2021. We’ve had an incredible year and have bold plans for the ye…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Stand for Reform. Stand for Justice.

Your support will help us further our reach and strengthen our advocacy around these critical reforms before it is too late.     Dear John, While we fight to place judges on the bench, AFJ will not lose sight of the other threats facin…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The Rush: 2021 in Review

We should all be proud of what we accomplished this year. After four years of Trump-McConnell judges, we had our shot and we made it count.     John,   We should all be proud of what we accomplished this year. After four years of Trump-McConnell judges, we had o…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 5:25 PM

We Have BIG Plans for 2022

Of course, we will be busy with our core work, but now is not the time to rest. Innovation is required if we are going to win the fight for our courts and the soul of our democracy.     Dear John,    We have big plans for 2022. Of course, we will be busy with o…
  Abby Levine · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Maximize Your Advocacy in 2022!

Now is the time of year when many 501(c)(3) public charities realize they could have devoted more funding toward lobbying efforts and remained within the legal limits.   Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program is excited to launch a new res…
  Rakim Brooks · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 6:08 PM

Join Us In Repairing Our Courts

You’ve always been there for us, and we couldn’t do this work without you. Will you join us now as we work to repair our courts and protect our hard-won constitutional rights?     Dear John,    Thank you so much for including us in your 2020 giving plan. Your d…
  Abby Levine · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM

6 New States Just Dropped! 📝

Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program is excited to launch the next six states in its new Practical Guidance – What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying state law resource series. Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program is excite…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 7:17 PM

The Rush: Breaking News

The judicial stars continue to align and today we celebrate the confirmation of more history-making candidates. Here's the latest.     John,     The judicial stars continue to align and today we celebrate the nomination and confirmation of more history-making ca…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 6:31 PM

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Rally to Save Abortion Rights from a Radical Supreme Court

The Court is set to hear a case that strikes directly at the heart of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, with the future of people’s constitutional right to an abortion at stake.     Hi John,     We’re joining the Center for Reproductive Rights and th…
  Rakim Brooks, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Why I Believe in AFJ

I know you have supported AFJ for many years. You have carried us through dark days and dug deep when we needed you most. But today I’m asking you to dig a little deeper and consider doubling your gift to AFJ. Now is the time to see that the work Nan started forty years ago does not go to…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 3:35 PM

The Rush: What's Cooking...

As we prepare to gather with family and friends to officially kick off the holiday season, there is plenty to be thankful for on Capitol Hill. In addition to the successful passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law, this week marked more good news in our streak of history-making judici…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

What We’re Thankful For 🦃

The last year has left a lot for us to reflect on during the holidays, but it’s also given us a lot to be thankful for.     John,     The last year has left a lot for us to reflect on during the holidays, but it’s also given us a lot to be thankful for: …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Didn’t Make It to This Week’s Holding Court? Watch It Now!

Watch the conversation and learn how you can join the fight to protect abortion access here. Dear John,     Despite conservatives’ repeated efforts to effectively overturn Roe through Texas’ unconstitutional SB 8 and Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, people acros…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Don't Miss Tomorrow's Holding Court!

Please join Alliance for Justice, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), Farah Diaz-Tello, Blake Rocap, Oriaku Njoku, and Imani Grandy on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 PM ET for a conversation on the future of abortion access, what we can do to preserve the fundamental right to abortion, and how we can …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Introducing: The Rush

We are excited to announce AFJ’s new series, The Rush. Regularly, we will highlight several incredible individuals that President Biden has nominated to the bench; preview upcoming confirmation votes in the Senate; and share AFJ's ongoing advocacy to move nominees from names on a list to …
  Abby Levine · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Bolder Advocacy’s New Practical Guidance Series on State Lobbying

Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program is excited to launch the first four resources in its new Practical Guidance – What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying state law resource series.   Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program i…
  Rakim Brooks, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Last Week Proves the Point – State Courts Matter

Last week, democracy took a real punch to the gut—and we’re not talking only about election results in Virginia or New Jersey, as bad as those outcomes were. We’re talking about Pennsylvania.   Dear John,    Last week, democracy took a real punch to the gut — and we…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Save the Date for November's Holding Court

Please join Alliance for Justice, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), If/When/How Legal Director Farah Diaz-Tello, Jane’s Due Process Legal Director Blake Rocap, and leading advocates on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 PM ET for a conversation on the future of abortion access, what we can do to preserv…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 28, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Save the Date for November's Holding Court

Please join Alliance for Justice, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), If/When/How Legal Director Farah Diaz-Tello, Jane’s Due Process Legal Director Blake Rocap, and leading advocates on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 PM ET for a conversation on the future of abortion access, what we can do to preserv…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 4:27 PM

FW: LAST CHANCE: Claim Your Ticket to Tonight's Event 🎟️

With our pay what you can ticket, everyone is invited to the table. There is still time to sign up for our Boldly Forward celebration. Follow the link below to secure your spot. We hope to see you then! From: Alliance for Justice…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

An Equitable Society Starts With Us

Introducing the pay what you can community ticket to Boldly Forward.   John,    Every year Alliance for Justice hosts an annual fundraiser focused on robust conversations on the justice system and how AFJ, and its partners, can play a role in creating a just, free,…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 1:32 PM

NEW AFJ SHADOW DOCKET REPORT: In the Dead of Night 📝

We’re kicking off October with a look at one the scariest thing that goes bump in the dead of night: the Supreme Court and its hyper-partisan agenda.     John,     Today, we just announced the release of our newest report: “In the Dead of Night: The Supreme Cou…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Critical Voting Rights > Jim Crow Filibuster

We need all hands on deck.   Hi John,     The fight to eliminate the broken Senate filibuster, which is currently being used to block voting rights, is heating up. We need all hands on deck.    Can you take a minute out of your day to call your Senator and tell them …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 8:58 PM

Hi John, free October 20th? Spend it with us.

Featuring speakers like Stacey Abrams, Chris Hayes, and more! READ THIS EMAIL AS A PDF If you believe you received this message in error or wish tono longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. Alliance for Justic…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Don't Miss Tonight’s Holding Court on Defending Trans Youth

Please join Rakim Brooks, Chase Strangio, Katelyn Burns, and Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen tonight, September 21st at 6 PM ET! Holding Court: Defending Trans YouthTuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 6 PM ET This has been the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legislation since 2015, …
  Abby Levine · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Do’s and Don’ts for Funding Your (c)(4) ✔️

Tips from our experts on seeking (c)(4) funding from foundations.   John,   Change is possible when organizations can bravely advocate around issues they care about, and 501(c)(4) nonprofits are important drivers of change. Unlike 501(c)(3) counte…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 9:44 PM

Build your base while navigating the law

Join Bolder Advocacy in the Base Power Learning Series.   John,  The Base Power Learning* Series hit the ground running last week, and we’re excited to announce our second webinar: 501(c)(3) & (c)(4) Membership Programs: Navigate the Law with…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Don't Miss This Month's Holding Court

Please join AFJ, Chase Strangio, Katelyn Burns, Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, and other leading advocates on Tuesday, September 21st at 6 PM ET! Holding Court: Defending Trans YouthTuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 6 PM ET This has been the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legis…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Don't Miss This Month's Holding Court

Please join AFJ, Chase Strangio, and other leading advocates on Tuesday, September 21st at 6 PM ET for a conversation on the GOP's most recent coordinated attack and how we can protect trans youth. Holding Court: Defending Trans YouthTuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 6 P…
  Nan Aron · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 7:14 PM

An Open Letter on the Future of AFJ

After 42 wonderful years, my time as president of Alliance for Justice is winding down.     Dear John,     After 42 wonderful years, my time as president of Alliance for Justice is winding down. Leading AFJ has been the honor of a lifetime, and I will be forever gra…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 7:09 PM

3 Steps You Can Take to Protect Roe

We are ready to fight, and we need you to fight with us.   Dear John,     As you saw, last week five ultraconservative Supreme Court justices essentially overruled Roe v. Wade in Texas by eliminating Texans’ full constitutional right to abortion and reproductive heal…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 7:55 PM

3 Steps You Can Take to Protect Roe

We are ready to fight, and we need you to fight with us.   Dear John,     As you saw, this week five ultraconservative Supreme Court Justices essentially overruled Roe v. Wade in Texas by eliminating Texans’ full constitutional right to abortion and reproductive heal…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

58 Years Later the Fight for Voting Rights Continues

Join us tomorrow, August 28th, in the historic March On for Voting Rights.   John,     Tomorrow marks the 58th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and advocates across the country are preparing to join the historic March On for Voting…
  Keith Thirion, AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM

We Protested. We Voted. Now We March.

Join us this Saturday, August 28th, in the historic March On for Voting Rights.   John,     Longer lines. Fewer polling places. Reduced vote-by-mail. Partisan election boards. State legislatures in 48 states have introduced 389 bills to silence our vote after our cru…
  Bolder Advocacy · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Interested in Ballot Measure Campaigns? Join Us Thursday To Learn the Do’s and Don’ts.

Don't miss our public webinar happening this Thursday at 2 PM ET!   Public Webinar: Nonprofit Organizationsand Ballot Measure CampaignsAugust 26, 2021 | 2 PM PT | $35 Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of ballot mea…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Democracy Can't Wait

Can you call your U.S. Senator today at 1-888-453-3211 to ask the Senate to return to Washington, DC to pass the For the People Act?    Democracy Can't Wait Call Your Senator Today The U.S. Census Bureau just released its final census data, and Republican lawm…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

It's Time to #ConfirmMyrna ⚖️

Call your senators at (202) 224-3121 to share your support for nominees who will give real meaning to the phrase ‘equal justice under law!’   #CourtsMatter #ConfirmMyrna Call Your Senators & Share Your Support    Federal judges serve a lifetime on the benc…
  AFJ Action Campaign · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Rally With Us To Save Democracy ✊

Join the For the People Act Rally on August 3rd to tell the Senate that voting rights are more important than their recess.   #RecessCanWait For the People Act Rally August 3rd | 12 - 2 PM | US Capitol Lawn  From Arizona to Georgia, voting rights have come unde…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Become a Sponsor for a Boldly Forward Future at AFJ!

Sponsor our October 20th event celebrating founder Nan Aron and AFJ and be a sponsor for justice in courts across the country. Hi John,We hope you've saved the date to join AFJ this October for our flagship annual event: Boldly Forward: Celebrating Nan Aron and the F…
  Nan Aron, Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Leadership Announcement & The Future of AFJ

I am thrilled to share that AFJ’s Board of Directors has selected the organization’s next president.   Leadership Announcement Nan Aron AFJ Founder & President Rakim BrooksAFJ President-elect …
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Last Chance to Register for Today's Holding Court

Last Chance to Register for Today's Holding Court Join us today at 4 PM for a discussion on why we must reform the filibuster to preserve our rights and democracy. Holding Court: Reforming the Filibuster to Protect our Rights Today @ 4:0…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Don't Miss Next Week's Holding Court!

Don't Miss Next Week's Holding Court! Join us on July 14th for a discussion on why we must reform the filibuster to preserve our rights and democracy. Holding Court: Reforming the Filibuster to Protect our Rights Wednesday, July 14, 2021…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Don't Miss July's Holding Court with Rep. Clyburn!

Don't Miss July's Holding Court with Rep. Clyburn! Join us on July 14th for a discussion on why we must eliminate the filibuster to preserve our rights and democracy. Holding Court: Eliminating the Filibuster to Protect our Rights Wednes…
  Alliance for Justice · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Save the Date to Honor Nan Aron

Save the Date to Honor Nan Aron Please save the date for a very special event this October: Boldly Forward: Celebrating Nan Aron and the Future of AFJ. Hi John, Please save the date for a very special event this October: Boldly Forward: Celebrating N…